Cosmic Gate: We knew actually all the people we worked with before, so it was a project most between friends. The biggest issue always was the planning, as with all the touring we did, it was hard to coordinate working on songs at the same time. But in the end, we all managed and are more than happy with the result.

DSD: What new projects are coming up next?

Cosmic Gate: Well, honestly we have not thought of goals for a new album yet. This is really too early being in the first stage of the release of Wake Your Mind. We have some not finished [collaborations] still to come in 2012. We will do at least one mix CD, the touring of course continues, and finally we will start our own podcast and radio show. It will definitely not get boring for us! [laughs]

DSD: We can’t wait to party with you guys at Voyeur on Sunday. What can we expect to experience during your show?

Cosmic Gate: Sure we will play a lot of new tracks from our album Wake Your Mind, mixed with some classics and the best of what is hot and new in clubland. That’s how the music most likely will be like.

DSD: What is your favorite part of performing at Voyeur?

Cosmic Gate: Voyeur is a small intimate place, and we like to be close to the crowd, feel the energy and party with the people there. It is always big fun and we are looking forward to coming back to San Diego already now.

DSD: What other big upcoming shows do you have this fall and winter, in San Diego and beyond?

Cosmic Gate: A few days after San Diego, on November 23rd we play at Exchange in Los Angeles, so it’ll be another very interesting show for Cali people, especially as we will bring Aruna and Jes with us to perform live! It’s something we are really looking forward to. For the rest, there is a lot going on, so best is to check on our tour dates on www.Cosmic-Gate.de

DSD: What are your hobbies outside the music industry?

Cosmic Gate: There is not a lot of time unfortunately for hobbies besides the job we do. We like sports and things, like millions of other people too, but we simply have no time for something to do on a regular basis besides all of our traveling during the last few years. We fortunately get to live our main passion, which is music, every day, and it’s keeping us happy!